This book presents the arguments behind the key issues of science & belief in a simple & impartial way to enable readers to make their own informed decisions on what they believe. Eminent scientist Russell Stannard presents nine chapters
- creation evolution intelligent design extra-terrestrial intelligence psychology morality miracles the anthropic principle & the relationship between science & belief
- each of which opens with"ations from ordinary people expressing typical views on all sides of the argument. Stannard follows by delving deeper into the issues presenting the case for all sides & asking questions to enable the reader to make their own mind up.

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The Science Book" covers a wide range of scientific areas providing both a general overview of topics for the browsing reader & more specific information for those who wish to obtain a more in-depth insight into a particular subject area. Natural phenomena revolutionary inventions scientific facts & up-to-date questions are explained in detailed texts. The vivid illustrations pictures & graphics throughout the book make the information even more accessible & comprehensible. Within the book the theory of the universe & the character of the earth are detailed along with an overview of the diverse living organisms that can be found on the Earth. The technical developments & achievements of humankind are discussed & we pay particular attention to subjects of current interest like climate change & genetic engineering. The well-structured organization of this book with its numerous sections & chapters offers the reader an entertaining introduction into the large field of natural sciences & allows just as well for quick reference. Events & issues of special significance are discussed in greater detail in side bars of 3 different kinds. Numerous cross-references within the chapters & to other sections of the book emphasise the many links between the individual scientific fields." ...

Discover the delicious answers as you satisfy your hunger for science! The Science Chef Travels Around the World is serving up a feast of fun with over 60 easy-to-do food experiments & recipes. Come & join the adventure! You'll travel to 14 fascinating countries--starting in Canada & ending in Ghana--and along the way you'll explore the science secrets of food. Why does orange soda fizz? Do vegetables really die when you pick them? What makes peanut butter smooth? You'll discover the scientific answers to these & dozens of other yummy mysteries. Plus you'll get to make & eat Sizzling Mexican Chicken Fajitas tasty Italian Cannoli Awesome Chinese Egg Rolls & many other delicious dishes. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook you can become an International Science Chef too. All experiments & recipes are kid-tested include metric equivalents & require only common ingredients & kitchen utensils. The Science Chef Travels Around the World also

Includes:: rules for kitchen safety & a complete nutrition guide.

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Freeing the Spirit of Enquiry The science delusion is the belief that science already understands the nature of reality. The fundamental questions are answered leaving only the details to be filled in. In this book (published in the US as Science Set Free) Dr Rupert Sheldrake one of the world's most innovative scientists shows that science is being constricted by assumptions that have hardened into dogmas. The 'scientific worldview' has become a belief system. All reality is material or physical. The world is a machine made up of dead matter. Nature is purposeless. Consciousness is nothing but the physical activity of the brain. Free will is an illusion. God exists only as an idea in human minds imprisoned within our skulls. Sheldrake examines these dogmas scientifically & shows persuasively that science would be better off without them: freer more interesting & more fun. In The God Delusion Richard Dawkins used science to bash God but here Rupert Sheldrake shows that Dawkins' understanding of what science can do is old-fashioned & itself a delusion. ' Rupert Sheldrake does science humanity & the world at large a considerable favour.' The Independent ' Certainly we need to accept the limitations of much current dogma & keep our minds open as we reasonably can. Sheldrake may help us do so through this well-written challenging & always interesting book.' Financial Times ...

The practical KS3 Science Dictionary that helps your students use the right word in the right place. It brings the Key Stage 3 Science Framework scientific vocabulary checklist to life in an accessible attractive student resource. / Improve your pupils subject-based vocabulary / Engage pupils with an attractive resource for learning key terms / Improve understanding of the subject with a vocabulary checklist ...

This new edition of Brian Aldiss classic anthology brings together a diverse selection of science fiction spanning over sixty years from Isaac Asimovs Nightfall" first published in 1941 to the 2006 story " Friends in Need" by Eliza Blair. Including authors such as Clifford Simak Harry Harrison Bruce Sterling A. E. Van Vogt & Brian Aldiss himself these stories portray struggles against machines epic journeys genetic experiments time travellers & alien races. From stories set on Earth to uncanny far distant worlds & ancient burnt-out suns the one constant is humanity itself compelled by an often fatal curiosity to explore the boundless frontiers of time space & probability." ...

Science for Engineering offers an introductory textbook for students of engineering science & assumes no prior background in engineering. John Bird focuses upon examples rather than theory enabling students to develop a sound understanding of engineering systems in terms of the basic laws & principles. This book

Includes:: over 580 worked examples 1300 further problems 425 multiple choice questions (with answers) & contains sections covering the mathematics that students will require within their engineering studies mechanical applications electrical applications & engineering systems. This new edition of Science for Engineering covers the fundamental scientific knowledge that all trainee engineers must acquire in order to pass their exams. It has also been brought fully in line with the compulsory science & mathematics units in the new specifications for Foundation Degree BTEC National & BTEC First courses. Supported by free lecturer materials that can be found at www.routledge/cw/bird This resource

Includes:: full worked solutions of all 1300 of the further problems for lecturers/instructors use & the full solutions & marking scheme for the fifteen revision tests. In addition all illustrations will be available for downloading.



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Simple & accessible Science in Seconds is a visually led introduction to 200 key scientific ideas. Each concept is readily absorbed through an easy-to-understand picture & a concise explanation. Concepts span all of the key scientific disciplines including Physics Chemistry Biology Ecology Biotechnology Anatomy & Physiology Medicine Earth Science Energy Generation Astronomy Spaceflight & Information Technology. Incredibly quick
- clear artworks & simple explanations that can be easily remembered. Based on scientific research that the brain best absorbs information visually. Compact & portable format
- the ideal handy reference.

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Make lightning in your room! Keep paper dry under water! Lose weight by going upstairs! See colors that aren't there! Experience the magic of science with these quick easy experiments & activities from Jean Potter. You can complete each activity in ten fun-filled minutes or less. Clear step-by-step instructions & illustrations help you get it right every time. The projects help you learn about everything from why eggs aren't round to how submarines surface & submerge. You will find most of the required materials already in your home backyard or neighborhood & you can perform the experiments practically anywhere. The 108 activities in this book cover twelve different subject areas including air animals energy gravity magnetism light the human body & much more. You'll make a rainbow right on your floor pop a balloon with a magnifying glass make a coffee can roll back to you after you've pushed it away & bend water as it streams from your faucet--all with the help of a leading educator. Children Ages 8-12 ...

The new edition of the Science ISEB Revision Guide" is essential reading for pupils working towards science Common Entrance or entrance exams at 13+. It is fully updated with the Common Entrance syllabus & consolidates all the key material that pupils need to know. It

Includes:: advice for the exams as well as some sample Common Entrance style questions to help pupils identify areas that need further study. It is fully updated for the 2011 syllabus to ensure pupils are learning the most up to date material. It is ideal for pupils at independent schools preparing for science Common Entrance & entrance examinations at 11+ & 13+. Topics are clearly presented in a bullet point format for ease of revision. ' Test Yourself' & sample Common Entrance style questions & answers are included to show pupils how to achieve those top marks."

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